Houston Astros' Craig Biggio, right, reaches to shake hands with teammate Roger Clemens during a rally in front of the Houston ballpark before they head for the airport and the first two games of the World Series against the White Sox Friday. (Chronicle) less

Houston Astros' Craig Biggio, right, reaches to shake hands with teammate Roger Clemens during a rally in front of the Houston ballpark before they head for the airport and the first two games of the World ... more

Astros reliever Brad Lidge walks off the field as Chicago White Sox players celebrate Scott Posednik game-winning home run in the bottom of the ninth. The White Sox defeated the Astros, 7-6, in Game 2. (Chronicle) less

Astros reliever Brad Lidge walks off the field as Chicago White Sox players celebrate Scott Posednik game-winning home run in the bottom of the ninth. The White Sox defeated the Astros, 7-6, in Game 2. ... more

Astros' Chris Burke, left, touches the plate to score ahead of the tag from Chicago White Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski as home plate umpire Jeff Nelson looks on during the ninth inning in Game 2 of the World Series. The Astros tied it up but lost. (Chronicle) less

Astros' Chris Burke, left, touches the plate to score ahead of the tag from Chicago White Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski as home plate umpire Jeff Nelson looks on during the ninth inning in Game 2 of the World ... more

Astros shortstop Adam Everett sails cleanly over the slide by White Sox runner Tadahito Iguchi (15) as he forces out Iguchi and makes the throw to first for the double play on batter Jermaine Dye to end the first inning for the White Sox during Game 3. (Melissa Phillip / Chronicle) less

Astros shortstop Adam Everett sails cleanly over the slide by White Sox runner Tadahito Iguchi (15) as he forces out Iguchi and makes the throw to first for the double play on batter Jermaine Dye to end the ... more

Astros starter Roy Oswalt wipes his face in frustration after walking Paul Konerko in the seventh inning, and he was then pulled with Russ Springer replacing him during Game 3. (Melissa Phillip / Chronicle)

Astros starter Roy Oswalt wipes his face in frustration after walking Paul Konerko in the seventh inning, and he was then pulled with Russ Springer replacing him during Game 3. (Melissa Phillip / Chronicle)

Orlando Palmeiro tries to call himself safe at first, but was out on the throw to Chicago's Paul Konerko to end the four game sweep of the Astros for the White Sox first World Series championship since 1917. (Steve Ueckert / Chronicle) less

Orlando Palmeiro tries to call himself safe at first, but was out on the throw to Chicago's Paul Konerko to end the four game sweep of the Astros for the White Sox first World Series championship since 1917. ... more

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The Chicago White Sox celebrate their first World Series win since 1917. (Steve Ueckert / Chronicle)

The Chicago White Sox celebrate their first World Series win since 1917. (Steve Ueckert / Chronicle)

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Mike Lamb was one of many Astros that came back onto the field to thank their fans, after losing Game 4. (Melissa Phillip / Chronicle)

Mike Lamb was one of many Astros that came back onto the field to thank their fans, after losing Game 4. (Melissa Phillip / Chronicle)

Mike Lamb was one of many Astros that came back onto the field to... Photo-3639338.51296 - Houston Chronicle